Cochin: all 21 tours and excursions for your cruise

Agra is home to some of the most important landmarks in India, and around the world. The day after flying into Delhi, drive to Agra, once the capital of the great Mughal Empire and repository of some of the Mughals' most famous monuments, the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Both the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Experience the mesmerising beauty of the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset, enter the mausoleum and stroll around the extensive grounds. Inside the red, sandstone...

Explore Cochin at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Cochin, Emakulam, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Temple of Lord Shiva,...

Explore Cochin at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Cochin, Emakulam, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Temple of Lord Shiva,...

Explore Cochin at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Cochin, Emakulam, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Temple of Lord Shiva,...

Explore Cochin at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Cochin, Emakulam, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Temple of Lord Shiva,...

Experience the traditions and flavours of Cochin during this immersive, half-day World Cruise Collection sightseeing excursion via boat. Cochin, Boat Jetty, Boat-Ride, Brunton Boatyard, Kalaripayattu Performance Newly-designed especially for our valued World Cruise guests, your World Cruise Collection tour begins with a short walk to the boat jetty. Upon arrival, embark a local motorboat for a scenic, 30-minute ride to the nearby Brunton Boatyard boat jetty, and proceed...

Experience Cochin like a local via public transportation during this picturesque, half-day excursion via coach, tuk tuk, train and on-foot. Cochin, Ferry-Ride to Emakulam, City Skyline, Vembanad Lake Your tour begins with a short drive to the boat jetty. Upon arrival, embark a ferry for the short ride to Emakulam. Enjoy the quaint charm of your ride; a pleasant sea breeze, the skyline of the mainland, floating seaweed, frolicking sea gulls, and the gorgeous Vembanad Lake...

Your journey today takes you through the story of the Cochin Royal Family. Cochin Royal Family, Hill Palace One amongst three major royal dynasties of Kerala, the Cochin Royal Family played a significant role in shaping Kerala's history, both past and present. Your base for this learning is the Hill Palace - once the last seat of power of the Kings of Kochi, it is now Kerala's first heritage museum. Constructed in 1865, it was the official residence of the erstwhile rulers....

Experience the unique flavours of Kerala during this memorable, half-day cooking excursion with lunch at the home of renowned culinary instructor Nimmy Paul. Cochin, Kerala Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the home of renowned culinary instructor Nimmy Paul. Author of Kitchens of Kerala, she has been teaching traditional Kerala cooking for the past 15 years. Nimmy is famous in India, the U.S. and Europe, and was the only amateur from...

Explore the splendid history, architecture and local lifestyles of Kerala during this scenic, half-day excursion to colourful Cochin. Cochin Depart the pier for the short drive to the local market. En route, marvel at the beauty of tropical Cochin, an historic port city nestled between the Arabian Sea and its backwaters, and spread across coconut-covered islands and headlands. Cochin's unique history of foreign influence is reflected in a variety of architectural styles,...

Experience the pristine natural beauty, teeming waters and local lifestyle of rural Kerala during this memorable excursion to Kumbalanghi and Kallancherry Island. Kumbalanghi Depart the pier for the approximately 30-minute drive west towards Kumbalanghi, a small, six-square-mile (15.5-square-kilometre) island-village surrounded by backwaters and lush green paddy fields. An abundance of mangroves separates land from water, and provides a breeding ground for prawns, crabs,...

Experience the enchantment, culture, traditions and flavours of Kochi during this memorable harbour cruise, Kathakali performance and dinner at the Taj Malabar Hotel. Cochin Harbour Cruise Depart the pier for the brief transfer to the boat jetty of the Taj Malabar Hotel, then embark a small boat for a picturesque ride through the waters of the city. The network of rivers and canals lace together through the coast and interior south of Cochin. For centuries, these canals...

Embrace the spectacular natural beauty of Alappuzha in a unique new way during this scenic houseboat ride along the Kerala backwaters, with lunch at the Marari Beach Resort. Scenic Drive to Alappuzha Depart Cochin for the scenic, approximately 1.45-hour drive to Alappuzha. En route pass through a rural riverine expanse of verdant coconut groves and rice paddies, one of India's most beautiful and serene landscapes. In Malayalam, the language of Kerala, this region is known...

Experience the splendid beauty, culture and traditions of Cochin during this scenic harbour cruise, and a memorable Kathakali performance at the Taj Malabar Hotel. Cochin Harbour Cruise Depart the pier for the brief transfer to the boat jetty of the Taj Malabar Hotel, then embark a small boat for a picturesque ride through the waters of the city. The extensive network of rivers and canals lace together through the coast and interior south of Cochin. For centuries, these...

Begin with a morning ride via coach through India's most beautiful and tranquil landscapes to arrive at Alleppey, the "City of Canals" or "Venice of the East," located south of Cochin between the Arabian Sea and Lake Vembanad (India's longest lake). Travel to a performance venue for a rare Kalaripayatta martial art display before reaching the highlight of the day, the Kettuvallum (house boat) cruise. Travel peacefully through the river, lake and canals collectively...

Explore Cochin, a spice-filled port city of southern India located in the state of Kerala. Because of the location between China and Europe and the spice trade the port and town with the easy access to the sea used to be called "Queen of the Arabian Sea." Depart ship on foot and after a short walk reach the jetty and board a local cruise boats to reach the Mattancherry Palace, built by the Raja of Kochi. Walk to the Jewish Synagogue and Dutch Palace and with some time...

Discover the many influences of explorers on the ancient port city of Cochin during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion. Cochin, Chinese Fishing Nets, Special Viewing and Demonstration Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to a local village to visit the large, graceful Chinese Fishing Nets, probably the single most familiar image of Kerala. The nets are said to have originated during the reign of Kublai Khan. Zheng He, explorer and...

Discover a unique blend of diverse cultures, traditions and architecture during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion to Cochin. Fort Cochin & St. Francis Church Depart the pier for the approximately 30-minute drive to Fort Cochin. Located in a relatively small area along the southern peninsula of the tropical Malabar Coast, the older parts of Fort Cochin are home to an eclectic blend of Medieval Portuguese churches, Dutch buildings, and English country villages....

Experience Cochin, old and new, during this half-day sightseeing tour of the picturesque and historic city. Ernakulam Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to Ernakulam. Upon arrival, take a sightseeing tour of the city, whose architecture depicts its cultural diversity and influences. See the colourful markets, shops and temples lining Mahatma Gandhi Road, the main thoroughfare. Along the way, photo stops are made at various landmarks, including...

Explore Cochin, a spice-filled port city of southern India located in the state of Kerala. Because of the location between China and Europe and the spice trade the port and town with the easy access to the sea used to be called "Queen of the Arabian Sea." Following breakfast onboard, depart the ship on foot and after a short walk reach the jetty and board a local cruise boats to reach the Fort Cochin for a heritage walking tour. Walk down tree- lined streets to the Chinese fishing nets,...

Ranthambore National Park is a wildlife sanctuary, known for its tigers and is one of the best places to observe these animals in their natural habitat. Morning and afternoon game drives offer the best chance to see Royal Bengal Tigers in the wild, in addition to jackal, leopard, mongoose, gazelle and numerous species of birds. Conclude your Indian safari with a visit to Jaipur. 05MIDCOK-A Ranthambore National Park Departure: Cochin, May 9, 2022 Duration: 6 Days/...